Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Russell McVeagh's deep resources include specialists across all major industries to act on litigation and alternative dispute resolution mandates. The firm boasts a well-staffed bench across the Auckland and Wellington offices, supplemented where appropriate by expertise from other practice groups, servicing a broad base of private and public sector clients. Its disputes team has a noted track record of defending representative actions and appearing in large-scale insolvency and construction-related litigation. The team is also prominent in advising financial institutions on regulatory investigations.
Strengths
The firm provides very timely and commercial advice.
The lawyers understand our business deeply and are proactive with negotiation strategy; and they always put forward commercial and pragmatic solutions.
Work Highlights
Russell McVeagh acted for ASB Bank in a class action under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003.
Notable practitioners
Kirsten Massey is the National Practice Group Chair for Russell McVeagh's litigation team based in Auckland. She specialises in commercial dispute resolution including class actions, particularly on CCCFA, Commerce Act and Companies Act matters, often appearing before High Court and Commerce Commission.
Kirsten is one of the most experienced banking and finance matter experts, knowledgeable and skilled at dealing with large complex litigations.
She is commercial, pragmatic and helpful. Kirsten is a great person to bounce things off.
Marika is a clear thinker and sensible, smart and articulate. Client likes her.
Marika is phenomenal with budget management. She is really excellent and stand out across New Zealand and Australia.